Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, 50% to 60% of lung cancers were diagnosed in patients with no smoking history. The CDC noted in 2022 that 10% to 20% of nonsmoker cancers are squamous cell carcinomas and 6% to 8% small cell lung cancers. and HgB- 7.2

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Triage Diagnostics Collaboration Vital Signs 105

Relias

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Initially, the proposed rule released in July 2021 indicated that the first performance year for HHVBP would be 2022, but CMS officials moved that back a year. For the few months remaining in 2022, you can work to identify areas where you trail the national averages, then develop action plans to improve those metrics. Bed transferring.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Transfers Follow-Up Discharges 52

Relias

APRIL 6, 2022

While it may seem like the guidelines are returning to pre-pandemic levels, nursing homes will actually come under greater scrutiny in 2022. Failures to follow transfer or discharge requirements. Are special-focus facilities. Have a history of: Complaints of abuse or neglect. Infection control issues.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Follow-Up Long Term Care Discharges 52

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. As 2022 draws to a close, OCR has yet to provide a date for when the Final Rule will be issued, but it is likely to result in HIPAA changes in 2023, although they may not become enforceable until the following year.

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HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Transfers 126